An Update on Kings and Crusaders

 Kings and Crusaders was originally intended to be a series about the Third Crusade. As the years have went on though, the series follow more than this historical event. In summary, the series is about the Anglo-Normans of the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

The nine novel series covers more than Medieval Warfare. Home life, courtship, the role of the Latin Church, Pilgrimage, family and knighthood are all part of this series. The novels are mostly set in Britannia, France and Outremer. The series is principally focused around the Angevin family, specifically Richard the Lionheart and John, as well their people and culture. Saladin is an important character in several of the first novels of the series. Peter of Preaux and William of Roches are two important Norman knights that are throughout the series.
 That is just a brief on my books. In many cases, my novels are based off of entire historical events. Where they take liberty, they have been inspired by other events of the Medieval World, including not only Medieval History, but also Medieval Literature.
I am about to finish up the eighth novel of the series. After that, one more novel to go. When the ninth novel is finished, I will start the process of making second and third drafts of my first novel, before eventually seeking publication of it.
 In a few months, I will be starting courses through Liberty University online. I will have to find a way to balance my desire of creativity with my academic work also! Until then, your friend Josh Dotson.